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Lebanon may follow anti-smoking trend  

Jump to full article: Los Angeles Times, 2010-02-23
Author: Alexandra Sandels

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Now Lebanon, a country with one of the highest smoking rates in the world, has began to seriously consider the idea, with anti-smoking campaigners pushing for bans on cigarette ads and smoking in public areas.

Anti-smoking activists aren't the only ones pushing for changes in tobacco control here; so are some bar and restaurant owners. A growing number of establishments have started to cater to nonsmoking clients by offering nonsmoking seating areas and smoke-free nights.

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